A study in neutral
Old Lace
#FDF5E6
- Family
- Neutral
- L
- 0.972
- C
- 0.022
- H
- 83°
Notes
Old Lace was added to the X11 colour list in 1989 specifically as the warmest off-white in the palette - a step beyond Antique White toward the colour of cotton lace that has yellowed in a glass-fronted cabinet. The CSS value still does that job well. Editorial designers at Kinfolk and Cereal magazine reach for tones in this band when they want a background that reads as analogue without going full cream. Pair it with chocolate #3d2817 for body copy and the layout takes on the warmth of a letterpress invitation. Cool greys placed adjacent will read as slightly out of register against the warm cast.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Old Lace?
Old Lace was added to the X11 colour list in 1989 specifically as the warmest off-white in the palette - a step beyond Antique White toward the colour of cotton lace that has yellowed in a glass-fronted cabinet. The CSS value still does that job well. Its hex code is #FDF5E6.
What are the tints and shades of Old Lace?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Old Lace (#FDF5E6) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Old Lace?
Its complementary color is #EEF6FF. Triadic partners are #E6FBFC and #FDF1FF; analogous neighbours are #F5F8E7 and #FFF2E9.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Old Lace?
Old Lace is #FDF5E6 - OKLCH 0.972 0.022 83°, rgb(253 245 230), in the neutral family.